The median annual wage for Chemists in Portland-South Portland, ME is $58,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,660.
Pay spans roughly $43,090 at the 10th percentile to $115,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.25 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as chemists in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $58,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.25 |
| 10th percentile | $43,090 |
| 90th percentile | $115,500 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.